Portfolio Analyst, Asset-Backed Finance

TCW; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Portfolio Analyst for their Asset-Backed Finance team. This role is pivotal in supporting investment processes and client communications across structured credit markets. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a desire to deepen their understanding of complex credit markets. This position offers a solid foundation in asset-backed finance and potential pathways to future opportunities within the investment team. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact investment strategies and client success.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual discretionary bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months experience in structured finance banking or research.
• Fluent in PowerPoint and Excel modeling.

Responsibilities

• Support PMs in developing ABF-related content and client communications.
• Coordinate ABF-related activities with internal teams.
• Engage with sell-side counterparts to monitor deal flow.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

PowerPoint

Excel Modeling

Structured Finance Banking

Job description

Position Summary

As a Portfolio Analyst on the Asset-Backed Finance (ABF) team at TCW, you will play a key role in supporting the investment process and client communications across a range of structured credit and securitized asset classes. Working closely with portfolio managers and senior analysts, you’ll contribute to investment analysis, performance tracking, risk management, and client reporting.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to build deep knowledge of complex credit markets. This role offers a strong foundation in ABF and may serve as a potential pathway to future opportunities within the investment team or as a product specialist.

Essential Duties

• Support lead PMs in developing internal and external ABF-related content, including marketing decks, white papers, DDQs, and investment memos.
• Coordinate with internal sales, operational, legal, and marketing teams all ABF-related activities.
• Support lead PMs in portfolio monitoring, reporting, and trading.
• Engage with sell-side counterparts and internal securitized product teams to monitor deal flow.
• Develop understanding of individual positions, contribute to team discussion.
• Broad exposure to public and private structured product investing across multiple vehicle types.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months direct structured finance banking or research experience
• Fluent in PowerPoint and Excel modeling
• Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Two-year commitment to the role
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Coding background and Intex knowledge a plus
  
  

Estimated Compensation

Base Salary: For NY based position, the base salary range is $120k - $130k . This is an anticipated range only.

Other Compensation: Eligible to be considered for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits: Eligible for TCW’s comprehensive benefits package.